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I am surrendering a 13 year old dog soon. I feel his QoL is not so great. I would Like advice on how to help my other dog cope. (lemm.ee)

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My 13 yr old mixed cocker spaniel is not doing so well. I feel like he is not living his best life. He has developed several issues in the past couple years that impact his QoL. I'm worried how to deal with his buddy an 11-12 year old mixed shih tzu. I do not want him to get depressed nor do I want to get a new dog just to replace him. I'm open for suggestions. Thank you. I also told my older sister to not get me a new dog as she has a habit of doing so lol.

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I feel like surrendering is the worst possible option here. Old dogs do not find homes very often. Trust me. I know that world. It will leave everything it knows for a loud, and extremely stressful place.

Call me an asshole or whatever, but you are dooming him. I implore you to reconsider.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (4 children)

In this case would you recommend I euthanize him? I know I'm being selfish but I'm having trouble letting him go. I broke down the the day I made the appointment. The CA pet care site does not provide much info on putting down pets. I would rather he live with someone else.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

Like the other poster said, yes. The average life span for your dog is 12-15 years. I had to confront this with late fur baby. She was 12 and suffering. I couldn’t let her go but I knew I had to. I had just lost my dad a few months before.

I know it’s so hard. But don’t leave him. Please.

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